Workday

SrPrincipal,PartnerOperationalPlanningandExecution

Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Sr Principal, Partner Operational Planning and Execution at Workday. Skills: Partner Operations, Ecosystem Strategy, Operational Planning, Execution. Architect partner ecosystem. Support design activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate innovation; Accelerate growth; Drive desired behaviors; Drive adoption of AI agents; Enhance partner experience; Meet operational goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Tackling big challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years Partner Management, 10+ years Business Development, 10+ years Strategic Alliances, 5+ years complex multi-year plans, 5+ years annual operating models, tie plans to ACV growth

Nice to Have

Workday ecosystem experience a plus, Ecosystem Expertise, Influencing Skills, Execution Focus

What You'll Do.

Architect partner ecosystem

Support design activities

Support planning activities

Support direction activities

Support improvement activities

Build three-year roadmap

Build annual operating plan

Bridge strategy and execution

Define Partner 3-Year Roadmap

Define Annual Operating Plan

Align ecosystem goals

Translate business needs

Identify operational needs

Identify programmatic needs

Act as strategic advisor

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global Partner Organization leadership; Partner Program Design leads; Cross-functional engagement

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning, Annual operating plan

Full Job Description

**Your work days are brighter here.** We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. **About the Team** The Partner Operations Organization is passionate about supporting the development of our partnerships that accelerate innovation and growth with Industry differentiation, expanded reach and customer success. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of the team that is driving a rapid and global change of paradigm, to embrace a modern ecosystem and implement a unified and global partner strategy, with cross-functional engagement in programs, systems, processes and people. **About the Role** We are seeking a visionary **Sr Principal, Partner Operational Planning & Execution** to assist in architecting the future of our partner ecosystem. This isn't a "maintenance" role; you will be the primary point of execution to support the design, planning, direction, and improvement of all the activities inv

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